Polar Bears Love Winter… People Prefer Florida!– 1960s Vintage Florida Winter Vacation Guide Ad

Description

Polar Bears Love Winter… People Prefer Florida!– 1960s Vintage Florida Winter Vacation Guide Ad

Description:
This charming and colorful 1960s vintage travel advertisement invites readers to escape the icy chill and enjoy the sunshine of Florida in winter. With a humorous illustration of a grumpy polar bear holding a “Down with Florida” protest sign while adrift on an iceberg, this lighthearted ad cleverly contrasts frosty weather with the appeal of a warm Florida vacation.

Promoting the Florida Winter Vacation Guide, this promotional piece highlights the Sunshine State’s growing popularity as a winter escape destination. The campaign, fronted by then-Governor Haydon Burns, offered a free, colorful vacation guide full of travel tips, attractions, and warm weather activities.

• Estimated Date: Circa 1965

• Printed by: Florida Development Commission, Tallahassee, Florida

• Dimensions: Mounted on black cardboard measuring approximately 16 x 25 cm

• Artist/Illustrator: Uncredited (typical of state tourism promotions of the era)

Condition Note:
This is an original print from the mid-20th century and may show minor signs of aging, including slight discoloration, gentle edge wear, or surface toning. These age-related features only enhance its vintage appeal and authenticity.

Ref: TWA 5